" CHRISTIANITY 101" THIS IS MY PRAYER OF HOPE TO THINK AND DO ALL IN LOVE! WHATSOEVER THINGS THAT ARE TRUE, HONEST, JUST, PURE, LOVELY, OF GOOD REPORT, IF THERE BE ANY VIRTUE, AND IF THERE BE ANY WAY TO GIVE PRAISE TO GOD, THESE ARE THE THINGS I TRY TO THINK ABOUT…BASED ON PHILLIPIANS 4:8 I CLAIM THIS BASED BY ALL OF GODS WORD, PRAYING MY THOUGHTS HONOR THE MIND OF CHRIST.

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I feel led to write to someone, to comfort them, to warn them, to encourage them. Do not let people intimidate you. God will deal with them. God is not a respecter of persons, He loves us all. But God will protect you, from unjust harm. Trust Him.

For, there are many King James scriptures that tell us about our enemies. And there are many scriptures that tells us what happens to the wicked:

That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; Genesis 22:17 KJV.

But if thou shalt indeed obey His voice, and do all that I speak then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries. Exodus 23:22. KJV

The Lord preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy. Psalms 145:20 KJV.

But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shall be as the fat of the lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.

Psalm 37:20 KJV.

I am a warrior. I learned to be that way, because of the own people I dealt with growing up. I did not have brothers or sisters. To protect me. But I had to fight.

I fought….In the business world, and even here on social media. And there are people, who only want to intimidate you, fight you, argue with you, and try to make you feel uncomfortable, or sad.

Thats their agenda. I stay clear from those kind of people. I won’t sit with the scorner. I won’t even try to let them think I agree with them, when I don’t. If someone cusses at me, they lose me, in even trying to communicate. I won’t go to that level.

Whether its in politics, or in religion, or in the work place. Or even your neighborhood. The jealousy, prejudice, or pure ignorance, the rudeness, that blinds them, will try and intimidate you.

There are people, no matter how hard you try to get a long with them. Their venom will come out.

And I do recommend trying to get along with people. In fact pray for them. Walk in love anyway, as Christ commanded us.

But it seems, no matter what you try to do, they will fight you, argue with you, or try to intimidate you.

Don’t let that spirit cripple you. This is a trap from the enemy. To believe a lie, or to stop you from being fulfilled in the promises of God. Trust God.

Maintain your courage, and just know, God is on your side. Just know, there are angels that are dispatched, for you. Trust God. Let this thing that the enemy is trying to use against you, make you stronger.

Its sad, because I personally have seen people, use something about a person, even personally to make them feel uncomfortable. As if they were superior. And they will try to manipulate you to think you are not worthy.

And I guess, even in writing this. Because I know. Whatever it is you may have, as a handicap, or as something that makes you feel inferior. Even your race. Which should not even be a factor, but because racism and hate is prevalent, they will try and make you feel inferior.

God can use that, and teach you, how to be stronger, even for someone else. You can get courage. You can speak truth. You can be someone who can rise above it.

Yes, there are some battles that are not meant for us to fight. And you need to ask God for wisdom.

And I myself, pray every day for wisdom in such matters. Because I have as a fighter been involved in things that I should not.

But, yet, there is something in me that rises up against evil. Or against, an injustice to someone else. Or to an accuser, who is so hateful. That you tell them. Knock it off. And you tell them about their own indiscretions, since they want to make you feel unworthy. Especially here on social media.

Where people, will say things, do things, that they would not in public. But something about being behind a computer, they get courage, to be rude and mean, and try to intimidate you. Don’t let them. If you know truth, stand… be still, and Know He is God.

Look, in life, we will meet the good, the bad, and the ugly. But don’t be a part of the ugly, or the bad, because you yourself, have been hurt, or intimidated by someone else.

Turn it around, whatever wound you have. Whatever that makes you inferior. Whatever it is that may have broken you even in your heart, and life. And just give it to God.

God will fight your enemies for you. I have seen this in my own life. I have seen God deal with people who have hurt me, and He has punished them. See they have no idea, especially if you are a Christian, what God will do with them. But they will reap what they sow. They have no idea who God is.

And its sad, because if we all would just see, how frail we are. If we could just see that their is an enemy. We would humble ourselves, and bow down, and give God glory, because there is nothing impossible with God. We would all be kinder, to each other, we would walk in love.

If all of us would just even apologize, for being sometimes being rude, or insensitive. We might soothe the beast. A soft word, turns away anger….

Because we are all capable of that. See we never know what someone else is going through. And when people are mean, or cruel, and they have burdens, sadness, God sees. And it grieves Him, when they are trying to intimidate His child. He will have His vengeance. But maybe he is trying for you to see why that person is mean. Pray for them.

I just pray, for whoever is reading this, that is feeling intimidated. Pray, give your whole being to God. Repent, yourself for even your part in it, if there is…..because maybe you are reaping, what you sowed. Now you are getting the tail end of it.

But, stay humble in the sight of God. Do whats right. Do not take matters, in your hand that would cause you to lose your right standing with God. Let God deal with them. But don’t let them intimidate you. Just know who you are in Christ. You are victorious. You are Gods child, precious, and beautiful in His sight, and He loves you. That should be enough right now to comfort you, and to pray…..

Don’t forget to use a King James Bible to search for your scriptures. For holiness, and anointing, that the others do not give.

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This is His promise from the King James:

And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible. Jeremiah 15:21 KJV.

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Mirror, mirror on the wall…..

I Samuel 12:21 And turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain things, which cannot profit, nor deliver; for they are vain.

So what is the strange connection between idolatry and vanity?

Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. Galatians 5:26.

Well one must go to the root of spirits. The root of good and evil. One must try and understand, this is a spiritual characteristic. One must see who God is, and yes see who the devil is.

We are told that the devil, was beautiful to look at. He was, the morning star. He wanted to lift himself up, and was jealous of God, and God kicked him out of heaven.

Luke 10:18 And He said unto them, I beheld satan as lightning fall from heaven.

Another terrible trait. Jealousy.

Do you ever notice something about God? He hides Himself. His glory, is so bright, that when Moses talked to Him, his countenance changed, and God placed Moses in the cleft of the rock. One could see that could be modesty, if we like Him, want to be in holiness.

Now, idolatry, is anything, that tries to lift itself up higher then God. Many scriptures tell us, God is a jealous God. And there are many scriptures that tell us how offensive that is to God.

So lets look at an example of idolatry, in people we admire. People, who are beautiful. Do you know by trying to imitate them, that is idolatry? That spirit of who they are, can be transferred. No one, but Jesus, is worthy to imitate in life. And when we take our eyes off of God, we are so open and prone to receive spirits that are not of Christ. Why would anyone of us, not be wise enough to see the deception of that? But it happens. Even with good Christian people. Who do not know better.

I just feel led to write this. I am older, I have made many mistakes myself, in vanity. But I think I have learned a few things as well.

We must guard our spirits. We must try to go back to the old ways. Yes keep your physical body healthy, and take good precautions to care that you look healthy, and well groomed. I was going to say take “pride” in your appearance. But that again, is a characteristic, that we must see God hates. Pride puffs itself up. It says, I am better then you. Its just wrong.

All I know, especially in these times, everything seems to be centered around peoples looks, their money, and even in the body of Christ, people are not seeing it.

Recently, I saw a page about a famous pretty woman, and she ranted and raved, about how pretty she was, and that she never had surgery to enhance her looks. It just seemed oh so conceited.

What a terrible example we have given our young women. Our girls. It cheapens them. It lowers their value in the sight of God. What happened, to modesty, innocence? Chastity, yes, it may be old fashioned. But with std’s and sin, that does not promote saving yourself for marriage, our society is in trouble. Being vain, only contributes to this.

I just hope you take this to heart. I know I have repented, for thoughts about myself, that must seem so vain in the sight of God. My own other sins, and just things…. Concerning clothing, and yes appearance.

We all have to work on our souls. One may be beautiful on the outside. Which people do look at, but God looks at the heart.

What does He see, when He sees us? It is an on going process. In repentance, and innocence, and modesty.

I know, people don’t talk about holiness. But it is important. Our spirits, our hearts, should only try to reflect Christ. Be beautiful because of who Christ is in your heart. You do not need to imitate anybody else.

Beware of the spirit of idolatry, and vanity.

Blessings, and love,

Elena Ramirez

I hope these scriptures, bring some light to this subject.

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:30

Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee. Ezekiel 28:17

Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name: bring an offering, and come before Him: worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. I Chronicles 16:29.

Ezekiel 16:15 But thou didst trust in thine own beauty, and playest the harlot because of thy renown, and pourest out thy fornications on every one that passed by: his it was.

The Lord, has been bringing the message of Love, to me, more and more. And with the assistance of this photograph of roots, I will share, the Lords heart.

Yesterday, I found myself challenged by someone, who wrote something, about one of my postings. It actually challenged me. I realized, I had a choice. To either walk, in love, or get offended.

And for a moment, I paused, and walked away from it. Though it was on my heart, I knew it was wrong, yet I ministered to myself.

This person, was a voice of reason. Yet, I know how the devil is, he speaks truth, but the underline thought was accusing. It was twisted, and it was meant to offend me. But, I just sensed, I needed to be careful, and not to fall into a trap. I did not want to lose my peace.

But God brought this scripture to my heart. AND HAVE NO ROOT IN THEMSELVES, AND SO ENDURE BUT FOR A TIME; AFTERWARD, WHEN AFFLICTION OR PERSECUTION ARISETH FOR THE WORDS SAKE, IMMEDIATELY THEY ARE OFFENDED. MARK 4:17.

I had to stop, and just say a prayer, and walk in love….I had to see myself, if I was rooted, and grounded. In love.

You know, as a Christian, we will be tested, we will be challenged, in our faith, in our walk, and maybe even by other Christians. God is love….and if we are in Christ, and his love, we are to love too. Christ told us that, people would know that we were Christians by the evidence of love.

This is basically a reminder, to be careful, of the antics of the enemy. Because his goal, is to get us out of love. To get us out of that place, where we would not receive Gods blessings, because we did not endure, in love.

Get rooted and grounded in love. Don’t let the devil steal your blessings, because you got out of love….

When you are rooted and grounded in love, situations, can come to you, but those roots, kick in, hold their ground, (literally) and you are not moved.

Just like a flower, with strong roots. In fact, this root, I planted from this photograph, will now grow, and reach full potential. It really does not look like much. But I gave it, a chance, when I pulled it up, out of the ground, and I put it in water, to strengthen its roots.

With the care I will give it. It has a better chance. Well God, is that way too, with us. He cares for us, he protects us, he loves us but when we are rooted and grounded in love, we are being, as his example.

Keep rooted and grounded in love. Be careful, not to get offended. Quickly forgive others, so a root of bitterness does not kick in, instead. Walk in love, practice that, so you can withstand…

Renew your mind with the word of God, so you can endure. That the spirit of Christ, will dwell in your heart, by faith, to show, that you are rooted and grounded in love. Ephesians 4:17. (read it yourself from Gods word)

Praying this inspires you, and blesses you, and reminds you to walk in love, so you can stay rooted and grounded.

So, nothing will move you. That is maturity in Christ, in Gods love….The illustration of these flowers listed here, below, is what they look like, when healthy, and rooted in love.

What a difference, when allowed to grow roots. Grounded, in love.

Blessings, and Just my thoughts, feel free to share…

Elena Ramirez..

A Prayer of Hope and Honor…

Lord, continue to pour your love, and sweet spirit in me, to walk in love. I ask in Jesus name, so I will not get offended, or offend, or lose my blessings. Keep me grounded, rooted in your love, to always know the difference in Jesus name. Amen

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I have been in ministry, for a few years, and I have seen many a prayer request, that has come across my desk.

There are heart felt cries, from people, who are hurting, in financial troubles, who have marriage problems, or they are just miserable, being the person they are. And so much more….

And it is sometimes hard, from my perspective, to pin point, the problem, especially, since, I do not always know their circumstances, etc. But, I do know enough of Gods word, and have seen in my own life, the difference, between submitting totally to God and the difference, by just knowing some things about God, but not applying His word, and truth, commandments, as a strong guideline, for living.

Maybe your looking at your own life, and your circumstances, and you are wondering why, things are the way they are. You may even be a Christian, but your not seeing any victory, in your own life. Prayers have been said, and you have asked amiss. Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it on your lusts. James 4:3 Something just is not working right. And you are very discouraged.

The root of the problem is disobedience, not obeying Gods word. And when people sow disobedience they reap evil, into their lives. Not always knowing, by being disobedient, they are letting evil in. Whether they know it or not. These are principles of God. Be not deceived: God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the spirit shall of the spirit, reap life everlasting. Galatians 6:7-8.

They are letting the devil have a foothold. The Bible tells us give no place to the devil. Ephesians 4:27.

Anyway, when I finally, came to the place, where I no longer, wanted just a knowledge of God, but I wanted to know him personally, I had to learn, what he expects. What he wants. When you love someone, you want to know them, so you can please them. Faith pleases God, but faith, is only a part of the equation, trust, is a commitment. With obedience. I want to please and obey God, because I love him.

So, when you come to a place, where you totally want to make a commitment to God, to do things his way, you have to know what his word says. To honor him. And you make the commitment, in the trust, to be careful, not to let evil in. You do all that you can to obey God.

It amazes me, but I know many Christians, who claim they are Christians, but they compromise, this in their walk with Christ. Compromise, is the devils friend, but God, does not compromise.

He does not change, He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8.

He is holy. For I am the Lord your God; ye shall therefore santify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy; neither shall ye defile yourselves with any manner of creeping that creepeth upon the earth. Leviticus 11:44. The goal, as a Christian is to also be Holy. To live life holy.

And again, because I cannot judge anyone in this, but I know Gods word, and I am seeing what works for me, I ask…Are you letting evil in?

And this may not be in a big thing, but it may be even in a small thing, that may not even, seem like it would make a difference, but it does. The Bible talks about the little foxes steal the vines. Are you compromising, who you are in Christ, by little things?

And this is not a one time thing, this is a daily thing. That one has to be aware of, and to be very careful, to not let evil in. It is, a continual process, and a continual sense, to depart from evil. For evil, will try to present itself here, there or anywhere. God can move you away from it, like the Lords prayer states…Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. But you have your part in it!

And you sometimes, just have to look at the root of what you are doing, in your daily life….And this is such a big subject to cover, but in some of these examples, that I list, are you compromising, and letting evil in? For example…

1. Do you have unforgiveness?

2. Do you gossip and hate?

3. Do you only love those who love you, and you do not love others, because of race, or their status in life, etc?

4. Do you play with horoscopes, consult psychics, etc.?

5. Do you dabble in the occult?

6. Do you know what Gods word says, but you do what you want anyway?

7. Have you stopped praying?

8. Do you read your Bible? And take it to heart?

9. Do you believe its o.k. to be in adultery?

10. Have you accepted Christ, but backslid?

11. Do you give, in the name of the Lord?

12. Do you really, know in the heart of your hearts, that God is real?

13. Do you have relationships, friendships, that are not holy? That are a bad influence on you?

14. Do you sneak, steal, or borrow, even little things?

15. Is there anything you are making an idol, and it takes precedence over your relationship with God?

16. Do you have pride? And no one can tell you Gods truth, because you are not humble and you think your right?

17. What kind of movies, and books do you read? Are you letting evil images, into your mind, your soul?

Any of these things, that I have written, can stop your blessings, and they can be a place, where you may let the enemy in. No one is perfect, but we have an obligation, as Christians to renew our mind, and to get to the root of the problem, so life can be better, so we can have protection. But you do have to see the difference between good and evil. And you need to see it from the perspective of Gods word.

For in this confused world we live in, many things that are evil, are called good, and vice a versa….Isaiah 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes and prudent in their own sight.

So, an important thought as well, but are you doing any of these things, compromising, and could you also be placing yourself, to reap eternal damnation? What if you died tomorrow? No one is promised tomorrow? And if we do not try to get right, with God in fear of him, to turn from evil, then we are playing with our salvation, and our eternal future. (If you want to get right with God, repent, and say the Prayer of Salvation, I have listed below.)

The blood of Jesus, was shed on the cross, so we can have that protection. But you have your part to do, and you have to apply Gods truth, his word, and the blood of Jesus, to have that coverage. I praise God, for my Salvation, but it is only by Christ, that delivers anyone from evil.

Some things are even caused from generational curses….Which makes it more difficult, but this is what the word of God says, that he will visit them with a curse, even from the fourth generation. (Read Exodus 34:7)

So what can you do? You turn to God!

The solution is always Christ. The solution, is always by seeking God, and his principles, and by obeying him. The solution, is in prayer, and heartfelt, repentance. But if you do none of these things, anyway, and just compromising….you are letting evil into your home, your life, your family, and even your finances. Let God stop that enemy at the door!

You have to study yourself, and if you know what the problem is, take it to Christ. If you do not know where you are going wrong, I recommend, even writing a journal. But don’t stop trying….Whom the Lord loves, he corrects. Asking God for help, and asking him, to break curses, will turn it around. Get to the root of the problem, and obey God. You can over come evil with good, with God. Romans 12;21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Praise him, and let his holy presence, take precedence in your life, and in your home. Depart from any appearance of evil. The Holy spirit, will convict you, but you have to be aware of it. Not everything goes, when your a Christian. And God blesses without sorrow. Get to the root of it, and see the difference. Do not let evil in! Ephesians 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye being rooted and grounded in love.

Just my thoughts, with Love. Elena Ramirez

A Prayer of Honor to pray….

Father, I come to your throne humbly, I ask for forgiveness, I ask for guidance. I repent of my disobedience. I know there are certain things, I should not do. Show me where I have erred, but help me. I am not always aware of my sins. Those that I do know of I know, needs your help. Those that I do not know about, show me in your word. Forgive me Lord, I submit to you. I resist your enemy, and I plead the blood of Jesus. I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and savior, and want to do things that are right in your sight. I recognize, the great sacrifice of Christ, and I thank you, by his blood, my sins, can be covered, so I can stand before you, in robes of righteousness. In Jesus name. Amen

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